Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

“What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of future welfare spending on the economy.”

Tabled: 2 December 2025Answered: 8 December 2025

Asked by

Sarah Bool

Conservative — South Northamptonshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire) (Con)

21. What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of future welfare spending on the economy.